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Consumer confidence lifts slightly but remains grim

It might seem as if retail is raking it in - but inflation is taking a big bite.

Tough times ahead for builders

But they can still thrive even when work dries up.

Reinvigorated scams set to target tax season

To everything, including scams, there is a season.

Mortgage shock: $900/fortnight rise for many Aucklanders

A big toll on many households’ disposable incomes.

ANZ donates $3 million to cyclone relief

The bank has joined ASB and BNZ in making donations; Westpac offering small business fund.

House price drop coincides with crippling mortgage rates

Anne Gibson analyses latest house price data, mortgage rates and Fletcher downgrade.

Australian bank admits botch-up, refunds prominent Kiwi entertainer A$30k

St George Bank blamed a 'one-off processing issue' for the botch-up.

Westpac launches $1 million fund for flood-stricken SMEs

Customers of the bank can apply for a grant of $2500.

Westpac should wipe overdrafts of customers hit by banking glitch - budgeting expert

Westpac customers say they’re struggling to cope after banking blunder

'I don’t know how to pay for food': Westpac customers on banking blunder

Furious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.

'Apology won't put food on the table': Families in dire straits after bank blunder

Furious customers say they have been left penniless due to the bank's error.

ANZ stands by refund decision after $31,000 spent on customer’s stolen cards

Bank believes she likely disclosed her password somehow or made it easy to guess.

'Insidious impact': Pensioner loses $150k in elaborate Prezzy Card scam

The scammers accessed the man's computer and watched him via webcam.

Banking Ombudsman begins probe into Westpac case after pensioner targeted by thieves

Ray Johnson wants an apology and compensation for stress and anxiety.

Westpac to water down card reward schemes

Users will have to spend more to get airpoints.

In tears: Pensioner wins battle with bank over stolen savings

Westpac agrees to make "goodwill payment" to cover pensioner's stolen money.